CVE-2026-44806

MEDIUM

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW
Published: 7/14/2026Modified: 7/22/2026

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HIGHVulnerability

NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-44806 — Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Serv...

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

CVE-2026-44806
NIST NVD

References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44806Vendor Advisory